10 Architectural Accidents and Disasters in NYC
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. From technological accidents to natural disasters, with tragedy mixed in, here we have some
Tour and Wine Tasting at the Rooftop Vineyard in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Did you know the world’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard is hidden within the Brooklyn Navy Yard? Untapped Cities
Untapped Cities Contributor Profile: Vera Penavic
Today, we profile Untapped Cities intern Vera Penavic. A devoted museum goer and archaeology nerd, she loved learning about the
We’re Looking for Summer 2016 Interns at Untapped Cities!
Untapped Cities is looking for some great folks to join our 12th internship class! Our interns get to do it
Upcoming Untapped Cities Tours and Explorations in May
Come visit the world’s first rooftop vineyard with us! The warm weather is giving us lots of ideas here
Get a Docent-Led Tour of the Lowline Lab on Upcoming NYC Subway Tour
Our upcoming exploration tour of the New York City subway system goes from past (the first subway line and what’
The Top 10 Secrets of the Bayonne Bridge Connecting Staten Island and New Jersey
Though not one of New York City’s most famous bridges, the Bayonne Bridge was a record breaking bridge – longer
Titanic: The Millionaire’s Ship and Its Connection to South Street Seaport
This article is written by William Roka, a historian with the South Street Seaport Museum. Titanic and New York City,
Join Untapped Cities Founder at Transit Museum Talk Bringing Back the City: What’s Below
We’re excited to announce that Untapped Cities founder will be speaking at the New York Transit Museum event “Bringing
Inside Abandoned Letchworth Village, a Former Mental Institution in Rockland County NY
We recently took a trip to abandoned Letchworth Village, once a model institution for the treatment of the mentally and
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Staten Island Farm Colony with NYCEDC
No need to break in, you’re invited! The Staten Island Farm Colony is one of the most storied locations
10 Controversial NYC Historical Buildings That Were Demolished or Redeveloped
Image from Wikimedia Commons, Library of Congress A key catalyst to the formation of the New York City Landmarks Preservation